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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Fredrickson's men call him in affection?
(a) Sweet William.
(b) One-eyed Willie.
(c) Bear head.
(d) Junk yard dog.

2. What company does Harper join in Chapter 1?
(a) Bampfylde's Marines.
(b) The Blue Coats.
(c) Frederickson's company.
(d) The Royal Guards.

3. What is the situation in Bordeaux when the three friends arrive there?
(a) Dreary.
(b) Chaotic.
(c) Calm.
(d) Happy.

4. Why is a duel called "grass before breakfast?"
(a) One person may end up six feet under the grass.
(b) You throw a piece of grass to see how the wind blows before a duel.
(c) They are fought at dawn usually on a lawn.
(d) Duels are never fought at night in mud.

5. From where did Sharpe get his uniform pants?
(a) The military issued them.
(b) A colonel of Napoleon's Imperial guard.
(c) His mother bought them.
(d) His wife, for his birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Sharpe when Lucille draws a pistol on him?

2. Of what are Sharpe and Frederickson accused?

3. What does Sharpe expect will happen when he is shipped out?

4. What does Bampfylde do the night before his duel with Sharpe?

5. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?

(see the answer key)

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